horticulturist / arborist

Singapore Island Country Club; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious country club in Singapore seeks a skilled individual to lead the landscape management team, ensuring the development and maintenance of stunning landscapes. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in horticulture and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in the field. Responsibilities include budget planning, team leadership, and liaising with contractors. Join us in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Positive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of landscape crews for maintenance of landscapes.
• Conduct visual trees assessment.
• Liaise with arboriculture contractors.
• Plan treatments for plants.

Skills

Technical working knowledge in horticulture

Team leadership

Budget planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Horticulture / Landscape Management

Job description

Join The Singapore Island Country Club – A Certified Great Place To Work®!

The Singapore Island Country Club is the most prestigious and well-established golf and country club in Singapore. With world-class facilities, a rich heritage, and a strong sense of camaraderie among our members, we provide a meaningful and rewarding environment for individuals who aspire to excel in the country club industry.

We are proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™, recognizing our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture!

Job Functions & Summary:

Responsible to lead a team of landscape crews in the development, planning and maintenance of the landscapes within the golf courses and clubhouse.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct arboriculture visual trees assessment.
• Liaise and coordinate with arboriculture contractors to carry out the necessary works.
• Conduct periodic landscape crew briefings.
• Implement changes to the plants according to the landscape improvement plans.
• Design improvement works and provide planting plan and bill of quantities.
• Plan treatments for plants such as the application of insecticide and fertilizer.
• Plan and control budgets and expenses.
• Prepare tender documents and conduct tender interviews.
• Assess and evaluate tender submissions.
• Conduct daily inspection on landscaping maintenance and improvement works.
• Ensure all work carried out are in accordance to the work place health safety requirements.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• A recognized Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Horticulture / Landscape Management or related discipline. ISA certified Arborist would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of strong technical working knowledge in horticulture with hands-on experience.